Baba Jamal Koram

Master storyteller Baba Jamal Koram brings storytelling alive with the history, humor, music and lore of African and African-American cultures. Blending contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit and wisdom, his stories encourage youth to make intelligent choices and to improve their character. Baba Jamal’s programs include African Stories in the Americas - folklore and mythology, and Under the Griot’s Tree – lighthearted children’s stories. From beginning to end, participants will be inspired by these tales and have fun following Baba Jamal's lead. Recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award, Baba Jamal has been featured at the National Storytelling Festival, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian museums, National Black Storytelling Festival, regional festivals and schools nationwide.

“Calm and captivating, Baba Jamal Koram captured the hearts of the audience with his rhythm, voice and drum.”

CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Storyteller Baba Jamal Koram was raised in an international community and reared in the strong traditions of the American south. Introduced to African resources at an early age, he has continued to learn, share, and teach the culture and importance of the people from this socially dynamic continent for over 20 years. His distinctive Afri-centric approach to the art of storytelling enables him to pass on cultural values that are traditionally African, inherently African-American, but that speak to the entire human family. Jamal Koram, B.A., M.S., Ed.S., is a graduate of the State University of NY and UVA.